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New HTC 10 vs. Galaxy S7, LG G5, Huawei P9: Android fans spoilt for choice
HTC Corp. earlier this week unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the 5.2-inch HTC 10. Thanks to multiple leaks leading up to the launch ( here, here, and here, to point out a few) there was very little we didn’t know about the HTC 10 already. Regardless, HTC still managed to unveil a rather impressive Android ...
Facebook Messenger bots are here: How to find them, use them, block sponsored messages
Over the past year, Facebook Inc. has been expanding what its 900 million Facebook Messenger users can do in the app, including the ability to hail an Uber (Uber Technologies, Inc.) or Lyft (Lyft, Inc.) ride, share Spotify songs, and send and receive money. Facebook will now allow companies to create bots for Facebook Messenger, ...
Google Calendar adds Goals feature, schedules them to fit in with your busy day
In December, Google Calendar introduced Reminders allowing you to stick to your to-do-list. Now, in celebration of its 10th birthday, Google Calendar is introducing a new Goals feature. Follow the quick steps to set up a goal and then Google Calendar takes over to ensure your goals are schedule at suitable times for you, making ...
How to activate the Mario Kart Rainbow Road easter egg on your Tesla
You can now drive your Tesla on Mario Kart’s Rainbow Road. A tweet from Tesla Motors, Inc. CEO Elon Musk on Monday shared instructions on how to activate what Musk Tesla is referring to as “psychedelic cowbell road.” Activate the Mario Kart Rainbow Road easter egg on your Tesla On a Tesla Model S or ...
How to share Dropbox files directly in Facebook Messenger
Dropbox, Inc. on Monday announced that users of its Dropbox mobile apps can now share files — photos, videos, GIFs, and documents — directly inside the Facebook Messenger app of from the Dropbox app. This makes Dropbox the first file sharing service to integrate with Messenger and the latest in a growing list of third-party ...
Facebook’s F8 developer conference starts tomorrow: What to expect, how to watch, stay updated
We’re just one day away from Facebook’s 2016 F8 developer conference. The two-day event kicks off Tuesday, April 12 in San Francisco and while we have no official word on what Facebook will announce this year, we are able to glean some of what might be on offer from the published schedule and various media ...
If you’re quick you can trick Siri into turning on Night Shift and Low Power Mode simultaneously in iOS 9.3.1
Apple released iOS 9.3.1 as a quick fix for a number of bugs uncovered in iOS 9.3. While iOS 9.3.1 itself was also buggy — a Siri workaround exposed Contacts and Photos; something Apple quickly rectified with an update on its Siri servers — the latest version of iOS does seem to contain one useful, ...
Tips and tricks to get the most out of iOS Mail
There are plenty of alternative email apps for iPhone users, like Airmail, Spark, and CloudMagic, if you aren’t a fan of the built-in iOS Mail app. However, plenty of iPhone users prefer iOS Mail. If you are one of these users make sure you make use of these tips and tricks to ensure you get ...
5 tips to stop Facebook draining your iPhone battery and using unnecessary storage
The iOS Facebook app can have a significant drain on your iPhone’s battery without you even having to use the app that much. In addition, you could be completely unaware just how much storage it is taking up on your device. To check how much battery life the Facebook app is using on your iPhone, ...
Huawei P9, P9 Plus unveiled, heading for the U.S. Can they compete with Samsung, LG?
Huawei Consumer Business Group yesterday unveiled its new range of flagship Android smartphones, the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus, aimed squarely at taking on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5, released earlier this year. Both the 5.2-inch P9 and 5.5-inch P9 Plus come it at under 7mm thick and feature 2.5D curved glass surrounded ...